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#482 From Heavy Metal to Heritage: Danny Ewoldsen’s Unconventional Road to President of Johnston & Murphy
June 16, 2025 · 30 min

How does a former heavy metal guitarist end up leading a 175-year-old heritage footwear brand? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show’s Leadership Series powered by OrthoLite, Danny Ewoldsen, President of Johnston & Murphy, shares his unexpected path to the C-suite and how creativity, curiosity, and customer obsession guide his leadership style. Danny opens up about blending tradition with innovation, cultivating a culture of authenticity, and what it really takes to keep a legacy brand relevant in today’s fast-paced retail landscape. Tune in for fresh insights from one of the industry’s most dynamic leaders.

With special guest:

Danny Ewoldsen, President, Johnston & Murphy

Hosted by:

Matt Priest and Andy Polk